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Klausner Unveils Dries Van Noten’s SS26 ‘Wavelength’ With Surf Spirit and Vivid Color

The sophomore womenswear outing channels beach optimism to update the house’s craft-focused codes.

Overview

  • Julian Klausner presented the Spring/Summer 2026 collection at Paris Fashion Week in the Palais de Tokyo, where the show opened to the sound of crashing waves.
  • Klausner cited surfers, sunsets and the beach as his starting point and described the aim as conveying a sense of ease and optimism.
  • The lineup pushed saturated, unexpected pairings and dense patterning, including chocolate brown with sky blue and eggplant with kale green, with hand-beading, sequins and rhinestone details.
  • Wetsuit- and scuba-inflected pieces met hints of historical grandeur and practical jersey, creating a dialogue between structured shapes and fluid, diaphanous layers.
  • Models wore slim, low-profile sneakers in vivid hues throughout the runway, with outlets tipping them as likely seasonal best sellers, and chunky statement necklaces reappeared on multiple looks.